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5 days ago
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Tall Ships Races Aberdeen: Full programme of events unveiled
Aberdeen will be turned into a "party city" when it hosts the Tall Ships Races later this year, according to the event's organisers. They have unveiled the full programme for the spectacle which will be held from Saturday 19 July to Tuesday 22 of vessels from around the world will take part, and hundreds of thousands of people are expected to enjoy the four-day event. The organisers say they expect it to be the biggest tourist event in Scotland this attractions will include free live music, and street food stalls. A previously-announced gig by Deacon Blue as part of the Tall Ships event has already sold for Kaiser Chiefs - 'I Predict a Riot' is among their hits - and a Ministry of Sound Classical event are also sold out. Aside from the main names, other acts include Tide Lines, Calum Bowie, Glasvegas, Brooke Combe, Little Kicks, Capollos and Look Busy event organisers revealed there would be a "vibrant" line-up of live music, including Scottish trad, jazz, Afrobeat, hip hop, and Latin line-up also features local choirs and youth children will be catered for with attractions at a family zone at Blaikie's Quay including a giant sandpit and entertainment. People can also get their picture taken with Tall Ships Aberdeen mascot, Dorry the Dolphin, during the festival. Emma Wadee, Aberdeen City Council's Tall Ships Project Manager, said: "We know how much the people of Aberdeen love to party - we saw that during the Dons' Scottish Cup victory parade."We hope people will turn out in their thousands again to enjoy everything on offer at The Tall Ships Races and help turn the Granite City into Party City from morning to night."The races are designed to encourage international friendship and training for young people in the art of from Oman, Uruguay and Peru will be among those taking previously hosted the prestigious event in 1991 and and Lerwick are among other towns to have featured in the event's history, which dates back to the 1970s.
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Can Bamford still lead the line in the Premier League?
Will Patrick Bamford still be an asset in the Premier League?The 31-year-old struggled for fitness last season and did not start a game in the Championship, coming off the bench 17 times without he boasts more top-flight experience than most in the Leeds squad and did score 17 Premier League goals in the 2021-22 season, the last time the Whites went week's Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast episode discusses whether he can still be useful for Daniel Farke."Most people listening would probably agree that a nine needs to be bought," said BBC Radio Leeds sports editor Jonny Buchan. "But if [Bamford] plays every pre-season game, has a decent one, plays in Dublin against AC Milan - he does have Premier League pedigree, something the club need and want," . "He's already got that and he scored 17 in the top flight before."Co-host and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix can also see the value of keeping Bamford around."We've seen Bamford trying to get fit," added Rix. "He never gave me any hint he wants to leave Leeds. He knows he needs to get to the first day of pre-season ready to go because last season was a bit of a washout."He's back in credit with the fans. There is an argument that if you get Pat fit for 28 games in a Premier League season, he's very worth having. If someone else had him, you'd think he's a good striker for them to have."I just don't know if you can go into a very important season again relying on Bamford to be fit. It feels like a stretch."Listen to the full episode on BBC SoundsWhere do you stand on Bamford's future? Would you use him in the Premier League and, if so, what should his role be?Lets us know here.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- Sport
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Have Wober's comments lowered his transfer value?
Jonny Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix have been discussing the comments of Leeds defender Max Wober who said on international duty he was aware the club wanted to sell him."Leeds will be disappointed with that because it has lowered the price," said Rix on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast from BBC Radio Leeds."What if no one comes for him?," added Buchan."Now they all know he's available for cheap he becomes a back-up option for teams on the continent later in the year. What do you do then?" Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
BBC News
09-06-2025
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- BBC News
🎧A week for gardening - but still plenty to discuss
No signings, no departures and no new kits - but still plenty for BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix to discuss on the latest episode of the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet pair discuss Max Wober's comments on his potential exit, chat about what additions the Whites will need to stay up and answer questions from to the full episode on BBC Sounds
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'One last promotion party before looking to challenge ahead'
After five weeks on cloud nine, the Premier League table has officially refreshed for next season and Leeds United are alphabetically 11th - stop the count!The Kaiser Chiefs gig at Temple Newsam, celebrating 20 years of their debut album "Employment", felt like one last promotion party before attention turned to the challenge club anthem "I Predict a Riot" featured twice on the night - as Leeds' number nine turned guitarist Patrick Bamford took stage for a one-off performance with the band. The Championship trophy was present too, along with a crop of Bielsa-era three clubs promoted from the Championship have gone straight back down in each of the past two seasons, and so we are led to believe that any prospect of Leeds surviving is doubtful.I think if you unpack it, none of the clubs promoted in that time have had any big-club pull or mentality to do some smart, serious business in the transfer window. Leeds and Sunderland will both have for what he has gone on to achieve, is undoubtedly up there with the most ground-breaking transfers out of the Premier League since Gareth Bale in 2013 - having only spent two seasons at Elland sheer scale of Leeds United, its rich history and renowned fanbase, means they are naturally a more favoured TV selection for the numbers generated. All this, accompanied with the foundations in place and money at play, makes Leeds the more appetising stage for a certain type of factor next season is that nine clubs have qualified for European football, which will perhaps give Leeds an edge in games against weakened or fatigued sides.
